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Dog Socialization Classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR

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Our Socialization Dog Training Could Help:
Reduce anxiety
Improve dog and other animal interactions
Build confidence with people
Reduce fear-based aggression
Encourage calm behavior in public
Teach proper responses to distractions
Strengthen bond with owner
Foster positive play

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Little Rock / Chenal Valley Dog Socialization Classes

Socialization is crucial for a dog’s development, significantly impacting their anxiety levels, aggressive tendencies, and overall well-being. At Dog Training Elite, we recognize this importance and offer socialization training to help your pup feel comfortable around different people, animals, and unfamiliar places.

We introduce socialization in a controlled and structured way. Once you and our trainers are confident in your dog’s obedience training, we gradually introduce them to our dog socialization classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR and public settings. By prioritizing obedience first, we ensure your dog has a strong foundation of self-control and responsiveness, making the process smoother and more successful.

At Dog Training Elite, we are committed to minimizing stress for both you and your dog. We use proven techniques and involve you from the very beginning. Whether you’re out for a walk, visiting a friend, or navigating a busy public space, you’ll have confidence in your abilities and your dog’s behavior.

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When to Socialize Your Puppy

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Socialization for dogs should be happening throughout their lifetime. Still, getting a good start as early as possible is always best.

Socialization for puppies starts at just three weeks old as they begin to engage with their littermates and the world around them. The “sensitive period of socialization,” when puppies are primed and ready to try new things, is from 3-14 weeks of age. Because puppies can go to new homes at around eight weeks old, you only have a small window to get that necessary socialization training done.

You can start puppy socialization classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR with DTE as soon as you bring your puppy home at eight weeks old! Our classes are puppy safe and provide an excellent opportunity for your puppy to meet new dogs and people while having new experiences outside your home.

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What Do Our Puppy Socialization Classes in Little Rock / Chenal Valley, AR Look Like?

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Puppy and dog socialization is not about teaching new commands or obedience but creating a positive experience around new stimuli. Socialization can look like taking them around your neighborhood, letting them hear and smell things at their own pace, and offering plenty of soft treats. It can also look like introducing them to a friend's healthy dog in a safe place and allowing them to greet the dog and learn about social cues and behavior from them, all while offering treats and praise.

Our socialization classes teach your puppy or dog that even if something is new, it can be safe and fun to explore! We create opportunities for your pet to safely meet new dogs, smell new things, hear new sounds, walk on different surfaces, and meet new friendly people.

Socialization is all about removing fear and entering new situations with curiosity.

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Discover the Benefits of Socialization Classes Today

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Proper socialization from a young age offers many benefits as dogs grow. It teaches puppies about the world from a place of safety and curiosity instead of fear and anxiety. Doing this allows them to enter any situation confidently, which grants you the freedom to bring them along for the ride as you both experience life.

Whether you have an older dog or a brand new puppy, our Little Rock / Chenal Valley dog socialization classes will give them the tools to be comfortable with new sights, sounds, smells, and experiences.

Give your furry companion the best chance at a happy and exciting life with our elite training. Schedule your free consultation today!

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  • Savannah Tyndall
    Oct. 10, 2025
    Bailey has been working her MAGIC with my sweet dutchess, the progress is so insane just after a few sessions- today we worked with her dogs (joker and delta) and my dutchess (pitbull) felt so calm with them and immediately all the training started to click. Truly working wonders!
  • Leila Dockery
    Nov. 6, 2025
    Great training program and trainer!!
  • tami Kohl
    Nov. 5, 2025
    Karsen is fantastic. She knows her dogs & does a great job with my hardheaded Aussie. My puppy loves her & Gypsy.
  • Molissa Boston
    Oct. 24, 2025
    Working with Bailey has been such a positive experience. Her understanding of the individual dog's behavior & instincts is amazing. Her perspective & approach helped me connect with my Belgian Malinois on a whole new level. I’ve always had rescue dogs but this breed is oh-so very different. I realized very quickly I was going to need help. He (Bronson) is extremely smart, driven & quick to test all boundaries. Since he was a rescue I needed help w/ socialization & correcting some *very* challenging behavior problems. Bailey helped with confidence and firmness before my pup could outsmart me. Her guidance has made such a difference. She has taught me how to handle & understand him & his unique needs. She’s very caring toward both the owner and the dog and she’s enlightened me on training techniques I didn’t even know existed. I’m beyond grateful for her knowledge, patience and dedication. My sweet baby boy Bronson & I are very appreciative. High recommendations!
  • Vanessa Lee
    Oct. 23, 2025
    We completed our 2nd session with Bailey and couldn't be happier with the results so far. Our Owen is making excellent progress, and we feel confident we'll get over the reactivity hurdle soon.
  • Sarah Hamilton
    Oct. 20, 2025
    We’ve had the best experience with Dog Training Elite. Bailey is fantastic. She is dependable and knows exactly what to do with our pup. She is intentional with her time and has been a great help to us, the owners, as we continue her good work when she leaves. I know our dog is in the best hands with Bailey, and we totally trust her guidance. Two thumbs up!
  • Kelli Williams
    Oct. 8, 2025
    Had a great first visit. Buddy was a a little nervous but warmed up to them quickly. It was great to see how quickly he can learn good behaviors.
  • Jeannette Varela
    Sep. 20, 2025
    Bailey is absolutely phenomenal. She has worked tirelessly with our Cane Corso Monocco and has transformed her into a well behaved baby. At only 5 months old she has learned so very much and I could not be more proud of all the progress and hard work Bailey has put into our girl!!
  • Belinda Bryant
    Oct. 6, 2025
    Excellent experience. The trainer was on time and professional. She was also friendly. Explained the program well and gave me some training tips.
  • Zoey-Jane Jobe
    Sep. 19, 2025
    Very kind and understanding; the best service dog trainers I've encountered thus far!
  • Alawishes Lee
    Sep. 2, 2025
    I was very pleased with the first session. She was able to bring him down stairs in which he would not come downstairs for 9 months. We are on the road to recovery.
  • JEANNE SCOTT
    May. 1, 2025
    Debbie came to our home to evaluate our new puppy as a serviced dog for me. He will be trained to sevice Parkinson’s (mobility issues) and PTSD (Anxiety). Debbie was very helpful, knowledgeable, and our pup responded to her quickly. He did throw a puppy temper tantrum while she was here. Even with his full on puppy rage, (teething and not being weaned properly from his mother), she quickly put him in check and demonstrated how to handle him and de-escalate the situation. I was extremely impressed and look forward to seeing what’s next for us.
  • Jeanne Scott
    May. 1, 2025
    Debbie came to our home to evaluate our new puppy as a serviced dog for me. He will be trained to sevice Parkinson’s (mobility issues) and PTSD (Anxiety). Debbie was very helpful, knowledgeable, and our pup responded to her quickly. He did throw a puppy temper tantrum while she was here. Even with his full on puppy rage, (teething and not being weaned properly from his mother), she quickly put him in check and demonstrated how to handle him and de-escalate the situation. I was extremely impressed and look forward to seeing what’s next for us.
  • Ruth Goff
    Aug. 13, 2025
    I was so sad and disturbed because my precious, very traumatized little one was not progressing much. I was desperate for help! I simply didn’t know what to do next. Then I found these people. Oh how thankful I felt! Still I wasn’t sure, but I had to try. I’m so hopeful now. Thank you very much, Debbie!
  • Sam Watson
    Aug. 21, 2025
    Very professional and helpful. Opened my eyes to things I was not aware of. Excited to get started.
  • Neida Quinones
    Aug. 6, 2025
    The first visit was very helpful help me to understand some behavior from my puppy
  • Annemarie McGahagan
    May. 9, 2025
    Super informative and helpful. Worked with my schedule.
  • Chellie Stewart
    Jul. 31, 2025
    My sweet (to me) Iris has recently started training with Jess. She’s already come a long way. Our first encounter was a bit scary. I thought Jess may become a puppy treat. Just a few weeks later, Iris & Jess are playing catch in the backyard. With her help, my time with Iris is becoming a much more pleasurable experience.
  • Brad Davenport
    Jul. 31, 2025
    Jess is the absolute best! Our golden has made SO much progress! We love working with her!
  • Bettyjean Plemmons
    Jul. 27, 2025
    I can’t say enough good things about Bailey at Dog Training Elite! She is everything I hoped for in a dog trainer—professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. You can tell she’s truly educated in this field. What impressed me most is that she brought her own dog with her, and we were able to see her training methods in action. It gave me so much confidence in her approach. If you’re looking for a trainer who knows dogs and genuinely cares, ask for Bailey. She’s the real deal!